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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Athens Defence Summit 2026: The new arms race passes through Athens โ€“ Who will attend, what is at stake

The Athens Defence Summit 2026 will be held on May 20-21, focusing on national security and defense amidst a backdrop of increased global military spending.

Feb 25 โ€ข 12:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
World

2.63 trillion dollars: Why the world is rearming

The global military expenditures reached 2.63 trillion dollars, driven by ongoing conflicts and security concerns, with Germany ranking fourth in military spending.

Feb 25 โ€ข 05:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
World

US accuses China of โ€˜massivelyโ€™ expanding nuclear arsenal amid fears of new arms race

The US has accused China of significantly increasing its nuclear weapons stockpile and conducting secret tests, raising concerns of a new arms race.

Feb 24 โ€ข 01:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ RUV Frettir
World

Putin says renewing nuclear weapons arsenal is an absolute priority

Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared that the modernization and renewal of the nuclear arsenal is a top priority for Russia.

Feb 23 โ€ข 03:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
World

Warning over China 'developing new generation of nuclear weapons' to be most deadly in the world

US intelligence sources warn that China is developing a new generation of nuclear weapons that could become the deadliest in the world.

Feb 22 โ€ข 09:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
World

Is the Middle East entering a nuclear arms race?

The article discusses the potential for a nuclear arms race in the Middle East amid rising tensions related to Iran's nuclear program and its implications for regional security.

Feb 21 โ€ข 20:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
World

China suspected of developing a 'new generation' of nuclear weapons

China is suspected of developing a new nuclear arsenal, described as a 'new generation' of nuclear weapons, with the goal of making it the most technologically advanced in the world.

Feb 21 โ€ข 10:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
World

The main world powers that possess nuclear weapons: which countries have them

The article discusses the current geopolitical tensions surrounding nuclear weapons and identifies the nine countries that possess them.

Feb 19 โ€ข 17:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Why is China rapidly increasing the number of nuclear weapons? Watch

China is rapidly increasing its nuclear arsenal, with projections suggesting it could have around 1,000 nuclear weapons by 2030 and possibly 1,500 by 2035.

Feb 18 โ€ข 17:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Expert: AI 'arms race' poses a threat that humanity may become extinct

An expert warns that the AI arms race could lead to existential risks for humanity, emphasizing the responsibility of world leaders in addressing these challenges.

Feb 17 โ€ข 14:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
World

The Times Editorials: Trump risks provoking a nuclear fire

The editorial discusses concerns regarding Trump's nuclear policies following the expiration of the New START treaty, highlighting risks of a new arms race and nuclear instability.

Feb 17 โ€ข 13:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
World

Refreshing Nuclear Facilities in Secret

Old nuclear research facilities in western China have been secretly renovated, revealing China's efforts to expand its nuclear arsenal.

Feb 16 โ€ข 00:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Is Sรกnchez ahead or going in the opposite direction?

Pedro Sรกnchez distanced himself from the European arms race at the Munich Security Forum, advocating for a 'moral rearmament' instead of nuclear rearmament.

Feb 14 โ€ข 19:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Crime & Justice

Far-right extremist used TikTok to prepare for race war against immigrants and Muslims jailed

Thomas McKenna, a 60-year-old lorry driver, has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for using TikTok to plan a race war against Muslims and immigrants while engaging in illegal arms sales.

Feb 12 โ€ข 19:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
World

Trump challenges China and secretly reopens the nuclear arms race

Donald Trump is accused of reigniting the nuclear arms race with China, as U.S. officials claim that the Chinese government is secretly conducting nuclear tests.

Feb 12 โ€ข 08:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

Has this Muslim country built an atomic bomb now?

A discussion surrounds the recent claims about a Muslim-majority country purportedly developing an atomic bomb.

Feb 11 โ€ข 15:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
World

Are we all going to die in a nuclear war?

The article explores the cultural and historical roots of the nuclear war threat narrative, primarily emphasizing its origins in American society.

Feb 11 โ€ข 07:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Global AI Investments: The Trillion-Dollar Arms Race

Major tech companies are set to invest over $600 billion in AI this year, marking an unprecedented surge in funding for the technology.

Feb 11 โ€ข 05:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
World

New Agreement or New Arms Race?

Donald Trump is considering the resumption of nuclear weapon testing and increasing the active stockpile of nuclear arms following the expiration of a key arms control agreement with Russia.

Feb 10 โ€ข 10:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
National & Local

Chinaโ€™s AI arms race sees sector brace for major flagship model launch week

China's AI sector is preparing for a significant week as domestic tech giants are set to unveil several new flagship AI models, including Alibaba's Qwen-3.5.

Feb 9 โ€ข 12:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
World

The agreement has expired, but a large-scale arms race is unlikely

Despite the expiration of the New START treaty, experts believe a nuclear arms race between the U.S. and Russia is unlikely due to ongoing military commitments, particularly Russia's involvement in Ukraine.

Feb 8 โ€ข 17:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
World

Analyst: The termination of the nuclear agreement between the USA and Russia is a much more dangerous topic than others

Analyst Marko Babiฤ‡ discusses the expiration of the nuclear weapons agreement between the USA and Russia and the potential repercussions of a new arms race.

Feb 6 โ€ข 18:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
World

Nuclear powers scramble for high ground after arms treaty expires

Major nuclear powers are intensifying their strategic posturing following the expiration of the New START treaty, leading to fears of a renewed arms race.

Feb 6 โ€ข 18:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

A Russian newspaper: The specter of the Cold War has returned, but in the form of a dangerous nuclear race

A report from the Russian newspaper Vedomosti discusses the implications of the expiration of the New START treaty and the potential for a renewed arms race among nuclear powers.

Feb 6 โ€ข 15:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ The Moscow Times
World

Russia and U.S. Agree on Need for New Nuclear Arms Treaty, Kremlin Says

Russian and U.S. officials have agreed to begin negotiations for a new nuclear weapons reduction treaty following the expiration of the last agreement, amidst concerns over a potential arms race.

Feb 6 โ€ข 14:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

New York Times: Humanity is Threatened After the End of the Last Nuclear Treaty

The end of the last nuclear arms reduction treaty between the United States and Russia marks a pivotal moment that concludes over fifty years of efforts to mitigate nuclear dangers, as the world faces a new unregulated nuclear reality amid escalating arms races and diminishing trust among major powers.

Feb 6 โ€ข 10:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
World

This Agreement Aimed to Slow Down the Arms Race. Japan Felt Deceived

The Washington Naval Agreement aimed to reduce military expenses and prevent a new arms race among world powers in the early 1920s, with Japan feeling particularly deceived by the outcomes.

Feb 6 โ€ข 08:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

Germany Indecisive, Poland Lacking Will: The Simulation Exercise Showing How Vulnerable Europe Is to a Russian Attack

The article discusses the concerns in Europe regarding the vulnerability to a potential Russian attack amid the ongoing Ukraine war and a shift towards an arms race.

Feb 6 โ€ข 07:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
World

US-China Orbital Arms Race is Forging a Trillion-Dollar Space Economy

The article discusses how the US-China arms race in space is shaping a lucrative trillion-dollar economy, driven by the necessity for national security and advancements in technology.

Feb 6 โ€ข 01:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

The US-Russia treaty is coming to an end... Will it start a nuclear weapons race?

The New START treaty between the US and Russia, which limits nuclear weapons, is set to expire on February 5, 2026, raising concerns about a potential new arms race and threats to global security.

Feb 6 โ€ข 01:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
World

With the End of the New START Treaty, Is the World Facing a New Cold War?

The article discusses fears of a renewed Cold War and a nuclear arms race following the end of the New START treaty between Russia and the United States.

Feb 5 โ€ข 23:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ elDiario.es
World

Why the end of the nuclear treaty between Russia and the U.S. paves the way for an atomic race

The expiration of the New START treaty between the U.S. and Russia raises concerns about the potential for a new atomic arms race amid geopolitical tensions.

Feb 5 โ€ข 21:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Global Nuclear Fears: How the Ukraine War Led to the Collapse of 'New START'?

The Russia-Ukraine war has destabilized the last safeguards in the nuclear arms reduction framework between Washington and Moscow, culminating in the formal end of the 'New START' treaty without a clear replacement, thus entering a murky phase of strategic arms race amidst China's growing nuclear capabilities.

Feb 5 โ€ข 19:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
World

Podcast 'On Point': 'New Start' Ends - And the Nuclear Arms Race Begins?

The 'New Start' treaty, which limited nuclear weapons between Russia and the USA, is expiring, raising fears of a new arms race as there are no longer any limits on nuclear warheads for both nations.

Feb 5 โ€ข 16:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
World

"No catastrophe that leads to nuclear rearmament"

The last major nuclear weapons treaty between the US and Russia has expired, but expert Karl-Heinz Kamp explains why he does not anticipate a new nuclear arms race.

Feb 5 โ€ข 13:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
World

Trump and Putin failed to establish a new nuclear arms agreement, which could lead to a global arms race

The expiration of the START treaty limiting US and Russian nuclear arsenals raises concerns about a new arms race, although reports suggest the countries may continue to adhere to the agreement's terms beyond the deadline.

Feb 5 โ€ข 13:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
World

The Last Nuclear Pact Between the United States and Russia Comes to an End: Does a New Arms Race Emerge?

The last nuclear arms agreement between Russia and the United States expired on Thursday, removing limits on the two largest nuclear arsenals for the first time in over fifty years and potentially setting the stage for an unrestricted nuclear arms race.

Feb 5 โ€ข 12:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Has the world entered the 'Nuclear Jungle Law'? The end of the New START Treaty raises concerns on platforms

The expiration of the New START Treaty has sparked significant concern on social media about the potential onset of a nuclear arms race without regulatory frameworks, amidst heightened tensions between major powers.

Feb 5 โ€ข 12:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
World

New global nuclear arms race fears as weapons treaty comes to end

The termination of the US-Russia nuclear arms pact has raised significant concerns about the potential onset of a new global nuclear arms race.

Feb 5 โ€ข 11:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Veฤernji List
World

A Turning Point in the World Power Order? 'Now I See the Complete Collapse of Everything I've Worked for 45 Years'

The expiration of the strategic arms reduction treaty has left the U.S. and Russia without an agreement for the first time since the 1970s, raising concerns about a new nuclear arms race involving more countries.

Feb 5 โ€ข 11:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
World

End of New START: Russia laments, US 'silent' and UN calls it a 'serious moment'; see repercussions

The end of the New START nuclear treaty between the US and Russia has triggered reactions from various global actors amid fears of a nuclear arms race.

Feb 5 โ€ข 10:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Daily summary #1850: Rules for correcting the Enem essay have been changed, exclusive documents show; End of the nuclear treaty between the US and Russia; City of Greater Recife bans masks during carnival

Exclusive documents reveal that the rules for correcting the 2025 Enem essay have changed; the end of the nuclear treaty between the US and Russia may accelerate the global nuclear arms race; and the Greater Recife city has banned masks during Carnival.

Feb 5 โ€ข 10:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
World

"At the moment, the great powers lack the capacities to engage in a race"

With the 'New Start' treaty expiring, experts discuss the implications for nuclear arms control between the US and Russia, and the potential challenge from China.

Feb 5 โ€ข 10:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
World

"We are heading towards destruction": Concern of atomic bomb survivors over the expiration of the New START treaty

Survivors of the atomic bomb from 1945 express worries that the expiration of the New START treaty could lead to a new arms race among major nuclear powers.

Feb 5 โ€ข 10:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

Expiration of the START Treaty Between the US and Russia, NATO Urges Restraint

The New START treaty between the United States and Russia, which limits their nuclear arsenals, is set to expire on Thursday, raising concerns about a potential new arms race and emphasizing the importance of restraint in nuclear matters.

Feb 5 โ€ข 10:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช taz
World

Nuclear Treaty Ends: Does New Start's Expiration Lead to a New Arms Race?

The expiration of the New Start treaty represents a significant potential shift in the balance of nuclear power between the USA and Russia, raising concerns about a renewed arms race.

Feb 5 โ€ข 09:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
World

China declines nuclear talks as US-Russia treaty expires

China announced it will not participate in nuclear negotiations following the expiration of the New Start treaty between the US and Russia, amid concerns of a potential global arms race.

Feb 5 โ€ข 09:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

China says it will not participate in nuclear weapons negotiations for now

China has declared it will not engage in nuclear weapons discussions, as international efforts to include Beijing in new negotiations have yet to succeed amid rising concerns over an arms race post the New START treaty expiration.

Feb 5 โ€ข 08:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

The nuclear treaty has expired - Why Moscow's warnings became self-serving

The expiration of the New START treaty between the US and Russia raises concerns about a potential new arms race and a more unstable international order.

Feb 5 โ€ข 08:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
World

"Flawed and Regrettable" โ€“ Moscow and the USA on the brink of ending their nuclear agreement

The last major nuclear disarmament agreement between Russia and the USA expires today with uncertainty about its extension, potentially sparking a new arms race.

Feb 5 โ€ข 08:33 UTC

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